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Until recently I never gave it much thought, but there are a lot of disagreements launched between individuals, organizations, and other entities that are rooted around “progress.” It’s somewhat ironic that such a happy and positive word is the cause of so many negative vibes. The reasons, as I see it, are three-fold. First is […]

Recently I’ve been thinking a lot about sequestration. No…I’m not delving into the world of political analysis; honing such a craft disregards the value of one’s physical and mental health, if not life. My thoughts are squarely centered on soil carbon sequestration. It’s been many years since I’ve moved carbon to a place of hierarchy […]

Those who have been to a presentation of mine in recent years have probably seen one of my many aerial photos of somewhere in Fond du Lac County. Sometimes I show them to enforce an agronomic principle, other times it may simply be to get a laugh at the expense of some poor soul’s malfunctioning […]

“When is spray school? I think my card expires next year.” It’s a question and comment I get several times each fall. Of course the official name is not really spray school, but rather Private Pesticide Applicator Certification Training, or PAT as it’s often called. PAT is the equivalent of driver’s education for crop producers […]

I am not what some might define as well-traveled, but I have gotten around enough to know that Wisconsin is unique from the standpoint that no where else are so many people and dairy cows plopped down in one place to co-exist. It’s been that way for a long time; however, over the years we’ve reshuffled […]

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You have stumbled upon a collection of writings that offer very little in the way of agronomic recommendations, but rather fall under the genre of commentary and experiences. Some posts may provoke thought, others might just entertain. Either way.....enjoy.